Chapter 355

Hong and Yu arrived at the interrogation room.

Upon receiving the notice, Mao Mao Wanli arrived at the interrogation room a step ahead.

Seeing Hong Hong Zhiyou, he stood up unpleasantly and introduced: "Supervisor Hong, this is Chen Da, Deputy Director of the Red Wandao Work Committee."

Chen Da sat in the chair, his brows lowered, without a trace of spirit in his eyes.

Yu Zecheng sighed silently in his heart.

No one wants to be a traitor.

And not many people can withstand the torture of the Secret Service.

Not everyone has Jiang Jiang Aimei's courage and determination.

Even if they withstand it, according to organizational principles, it is difficult to be reused.

"Has he confessed?" Hong Hong Zhiyou asked.

"He's been locked up for so many days, and his mouth has been very tough," Mao Mao Wanli said.

"Then continue the interrogation."

Hong Hong Zhiyou hadn't even warmed his stool before he stood up to leave.

"Is the Supervisor not going to interrogate him?" Mao Mao Wanli was stunned.

He had intended to let Chen Da reveal false intelligence to disrupt Hong Hong Zhiyou's investigation route, but who knew Hong Hong Zhiyou wouldn't play by the rules at all.

"Interrogation is your business. Secretary Mao is a veteran of the Military Statistics Bureau; I believe you will definitely be able to pry something out."

Hong Hong Zhiyou laughed and stood up to leave.

This left Yu Zecheng confused as well.

Back in the office, before Yu Zecheng could speak, Hong Hong Zhiyou said:

"He has already confessed."

"However, this might be good news for you."

"How so?" Yu Zecheng asked.

"Mao Mao Renfeng probably hasn't caught Old Zheng yet," Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

"Great."

"As long as Old Zheng is still around, the underground organization on Wandao can be reorganized!" Yu Zecheng said happily.

Hong Hong Zhiyou looked at him, silent.

"Is there a problem?" Yu Zecheng realized something was not quite right.

"You won't really capture Old Zheng to gain merit for Jiang Jianfeng, will you?" He asked worriedly.

Recently, he had felt something was wrong in his heart.

It was Hong Hong Zhiyou's attitude.

Back in Jinhai, Hong Hong Zhiyou would cooperate with people like Shopkeeper Qiu, Dong Cheng, and Jiang Jiang Aimei, using all his strength to help him rescue comrades of the organization.

But after arriving on Wandao, Hong Hong Zhiyou was clearly not very attentive.

This was certainly related to the terrifying high pressure from Jiang Jianfeng and Mao Mao Renfeng.

But logically speaking, for such an important figure as Old Zheng, Hong Hong Zhiyou shouldn't be so indifferent.

This was not a good signal.

Without Hong Hong Zhiyou's cover, it was very difficult for him to lurk and complete the organization's tasks.

"I have some materials here, take a look." Hong Hong Zhiyou lit a cigarette, took a light puff, and threw a file to him.

Yu Zecheng took a look.

Inside were some materials about the Work Committee person in charge, Chai Qian.

"This only shows that his working method has problems," Yu Zecheng said after reading it.

"Have you ever thought that once this person is captured and defects, the entire underground organization will be uprooted?" Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

"No way."

"He is an old, qualified comrade who climbed snow-capped mountains and crossed grasslands..."

Before Yu Zecheng finished speaking, Hong Hong Zhiyou interrupted him:

"Chen Da and Li Kai were too."

"No one can survive Qin Qin Shuangcheng's torture."

"I actually hope Mao Mao Renfeng never finds him."

"I can only wish him good luck."

"However, it's best not to hold too high expectations," Hong Hong Zhiyou said again.

He couldn't convince Yu Zecheng.

And he didn't want to convince him.

Chai Qian was the greatest traitor and destroyer of the Wandao underground organization in the future.

No one would believe this if they heard it.

After Old Yu left, Hong Hong Zhiyou picked up the desk phone and dialed a number:

"Any news?"

"Good, bring it over."

Half an hour later, Sun Xing arrived at the office.

"Sit."

"Your complexion doesn't look right," Hong Hong Zhiyou said, frowning as he saw his pale face.

"Didn't eat breakfast, felt a bit dizzy while driving just now, maybe it's hypoglycemia," Sun Xing said.

"Take this."

Hong Hong Zhiyou opened the drawer and handed him a box of chocolates:

"Keep this in the car; eat a piece whenever your hypoglycemia acts up."

"Also, you take a rest for these two days and go to Wanbei Hospital for a check-up tomorrow morning."

"Getting things done is important, but health is the top priority."

As he said this, he opened the chocolate box and handed him a large piece first.

"Chief, I'm really fine. Why a check-up? It's troublesome if they find something," Sun Xing said while eating.

"You can't avoid the doctor out of fear of illness."

Hong Hong Zhiyou stood up, walked to the desk, and picked up the phone: "Hello, President Cao? I have a friend coming for a check-up tomorrow; please arrange it, a full set."

"Good, thank you, let's go bowling another day."

"Tomorrow morning, on an empty stomach," Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

"Really don't..." Sun Xing still wanted to refuse.

"This is an order!" Hong Hong Zhiyou's tone allowed no opposition.

"Alright," Sun Xing nodded, a warm feeling in his heart.

He was previously Mao Mao Renfeng's secret agent, specifically assisting Ma Kui in causing trouble at the Jinhai Station.

Later, he secretly followed Hong Hong Zhiyou.

He originally thought that after returning to the Wanbei Secret Service, with the influence of his old superior Mao Mao Renfeng, Hong Hong Zhiyou wouldn't dare to trust him or would suspect him.

During this time, Sun Xing had been anxious.

He didn't expect Hong Hong Zhiyou to never mention this, still arranging the most core and confidential tasks for him.

For this kindness of knowing and employing him, Sun Xing could only repay him with his life.

Now seeing Hong Hong Zhiyou so thoughtful, he secretly rejoiced that he really hadn't followed the wrong person.

"This is Old Zheng's information."

"According to your clues, I used Gu Youniu and Luo Youzhang's connections in Wanbei to inquire about some wealthy businessmen who are ideologically pro-Red."

"To be precise, not pro-Red, but opportunistic."

"There are quite a few such people among wealthy businessmen, students, and even the upper echelons of the Party-State. Old Zheng and the others are frantically printing newspapers and leaflets, and these people are afraid that the Reds will take the island in the future, so they are secretly betting on Old Zheng."

"There are even quite a few who have joined the Party."

"I asked a few; they joined the Party just because of a word from Old Zheng, and their documents were also issued by Old Zheng."

"However, after the Third Field Army's defeat in the Jinmen and Zhoushan Islands battles some time ago, plus the arrest and bloody suppression of many key members of the Wandao Work Committee, these people have wavered."

"I privately caught a few wealthy businessmen; I didn't even interrogate them, just had two cups of tea, and they confessed some clues about Old Zheng."

"This is the portrait of Old Zheng that I had Gu Youniu copy based on their descriptions."

"After identification, it should be at least 90 percent similar."

"Take a look."

Afraid that Mao Mao Renfeng would intercept or send people to cause trouble, Sun Xing took off his leather shoe and took out the folded portrait hidden in the heel.

Hong Hong Zhiyou opened it and saw a middle-aged man inside.

"This person's real name is Chai Qian, nicknamed Old Zheng, and he is definitely the person in charge of the Work Committee."

"According to the clues from those people."

"This person loves to show off, likes to wear suits and ties, loves French red wine, and is especially fond of Western-style steak and foie gras."

"By the way, he also has a sister-in-law who is very close to him and is also his private secretary."

"Honestly, when I heard their statement, I couldn't believe it."

"This kind of person could actually be the person in charge."

"The Jinhai District Committee was full of loopholes back then because the scope of work contact was wide, making it easy to reveal flaws."

"This is simply delivering himself to the door."

"If they keep doing this, I think their intelligence work here will be finished sooner or later."

Sun Xing shook his head and laughed, unable to understand.

"Not everyone has faith."

"Never mind him, you take a look at this."

Hong Hong Zhiyou took out a detailed map of Wanbei City, with many circles marked on it.

"Combined with your intelligence, I can now be sure that someone in the Secret Service upper echelons, the Ministry of National Defense, or the Second Administrative Group is leaking intelligence to Chai Qian."

"This guy is hiding now."

"The Jiefang South Road area is where Gu Gu Zhengwen's Investigation and Defense Group is staking out."

"This is Ye Ye Xiangzhi's Second Section's area."

"This is where Yu Zecheng is staking out..."

"Chen Da has already confessed Chai Qian's address."

"What is certain is that none of these strongholds are Chai Qian's real residence."

"Given Mao Mao Renfeng's personality, since I am now the Supervisor, he will definitely set up a maze to confuse me."

"And Gu and Ye, as his confidants, are the best chess pieces."

"Then, using the elimination method, keep an eye on the remaining few streets secretly."

"Start with the Western restaurant, especially Chai Qian's sister-in-law."

"Around nineteen or twenty years old."

"With Chai Qian's showiness, there must be servants at home."

"But due to his identity, he certainly wouldn't live in an eye-catching big mansion."

"Then it must be an old house off the street, convenient for escape, while also having a lot of meat and fish for daily meals, generous spending, and even a bit of petty-bourgeois sentiment, such as a piano, a phonograph, etc."

"Following these clues, we should be able to lock onto Chai Qian's real residence very soon."

"Once found, I will make the next arrangement."

Hong Hong Zhiyou pointed at several key streets with a pen and analyzed.

"Chief."

"I used to think you climbed to where you are today by relying on money and connections, but now it seems I was wrong again; you are the true ace agent," Sun Xing said with an admiring look.

"Stop flattering me; I know how much I'm worth," Hong Hong Zhiyou laughed shamefully.

He just knew some history and could arrange investigations accurately.

But Mao Mao Renfeng didn't know about these things regarding Chai Qian.

Therefore, he might not know, and wouldn't dare to believe, that the Red Wandao person in charge, who had won many battles in the intelligence line, would dare to secretly go and pull "sponsorship."

Mao Mao Renfeng didn't think of the wealthy businessman level.

He was just taking advantage of a loophole.

"By the way, what does Youniu think about my investigation of Chai Qian?" Hong Hong Zhiyou suddenly asked.

Gu Youniu was an absolute talent.

His language and acting skills were excellent; he didn't expect his portrait drawing to be superb as well.

He was once Chen Chen Qiuping's attendant and came over from Yancheng, and he was still a Red Party member.

Hong Hong Zhiyou wasn't wary.

He felt it was necessary to understand some things, so that Gu Youniu and Old Yu wouldn't, like the Calabash Brothers saving their grandfather, end up getting caught by Mao Mao Renfeng in one fell swoop.

"He said he trusts you."

"Whatever you tell us to do, he will do," Sun Xing answered truthfully.

He was now mixing with Gu Youniu day and night, closer than real brothers, and was truly afraid that the two would have some conflict.

"Hmm."

"I know. You can discuss everything with Youniu; he has a good brain," Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

"Yes."

"Then I'm leaving," Sun Xing breathed a sigh of relief, picked up his hat, and was about to leave.

"Take two more boxes."

"Rui Rui sent these from Xiangdao; I have a toothache and can't eat this stuff, so you take them and share them with Youniu and the others."

Hong Hong Zhiyou took a paper bag and stuffed all the chocolates, sandwich cookies, and miscellaneous things in the drawer into it for him.

Sun Xing really liked these exquisite foreign sweets.

"Fine, then I won't be polite," he laughed and accepted.

"Is the money enough?" Hong Hong Zhiyou asked again.

"Enough."

"Youniu has earned quite a bit, and we can't spend it all," Sun Xing said.

"Hmm, go ahead," Hong Hong Zhiyou nodded.

As soon as Sun Xing carried the things to the lobby, he ran into Mao Mao Renfeng.

He lowered his hat, pretending not to see him, and wanted to brush past him.

"Sun Xing," Mao Mao Renfeng called out to him.

"Director Mao," Sun Xing hurriedly saluted respectfully.

"You went to see Supervisor Hong. How come you come to the Secret Service and don't drink a cup of tea with your old leader?" Mao Mao Renfeng smiled, but his eyes were full of displeasure.

"Not at all."

"It's just that I haven't had time, and I was thinking of visiting Director Mao another day," Sun Xing said politely.

"What is this?"

"I want to see what treasures Supervisor Hong gave you."

Mao Mao Renfeng pointed at him and reached out to take the paper bag. Sun Xing was slightly reluctant and wanted to dodge to the side.

Mao Mao Renfeng grabbed it firmly and snorted with a squint: "Hmm?"

Sun Xing had no choice but to let go.

Mao Mao Renfeng flipped through it carefully and sneered when he saw it was only snacks:

"Sun Xing."

"You were in my guard team back then. I sent you to Jinhai, but I didn't say you shouldn't come back."

"In Jinhai, that little matter between you and Mao Wanli is long past."

"Now that you've served your time in prison, it's time to come back and report."

"Don't tell me these few cookies bought you off?"

"It just so happens that Li Wannian, the Chief of the Third Section of the Secret Service, is unwell, and the position is vacant. I think you are very suitable for it."

"How about it? Your old leader didn't treat you badly."

Mao Mao Renfeng returned the bag to him and patted his shoulder.

"Director, I am working for Supervisor Hong now. Why don't you discuss it with him? If he agrees, I am naturally willing to serve you, Director," Sun Xing said.

"Fine."

"Then I'll discuss it with Hong Zhiyou later."

"Go ahead."

Mao Mao Renfeng laughed.

"Yes," Sun Xing saluted and walked away briskly.

"You dog who eats inside and out, I'll make you pay sooner or later!" Mao Mao Renfeng stared at his back and cursed coldly.

Evening.

Yu Zecheng walked into the steamed bun shop as usual.

Whether Zuo Lan walked over quickly.

"Sorry, there is indeed a military deployment map for Jinmen and Zhoushan at the Ministry of National Defense, but I have no opportunity or channel to get it."

"And Jiang Jianfeng and Mao Mao Renfeng have been watching very closely recently."

"The second person in charge, Chen Da, betrayed Old Zheng; only Mao Mao Renfeng knows the specific situation."

"The comrades in Wanbei are very dangerous now."

"We must find a way to let them evacuate and hide as soon as possible."

Yu Zecheng said in a low, fast voice while eating a bun.

"I know."

"The situation here is very grim; I will notify Ms. Zhu as soon as possible."

"Also, there is a lead on the island defense map."

"It's just that the situation has changed. Ms. Zhu has been in contact with people from the Work Committee. For the safety of that comrade, she is not convenient to meet, nor does she dare to meet."

"My line only contacts you and Ms. Zhu, and it is still safe for now."

"I might have to trouble you to retrieve the intelligence."

Whether Zuo Lan frowned with worry.

"Who is that comrade? Is it convenient to reveal?" Yu Zecheng asked.

"Deputy Minister of National Defense, Wu Wu Zhiqing!"

Whether Zuo Lan said.

"Deputy Minister Wu!" Yu Zecheng was astonished.

That was a Lieutenant General-level official, a figure deeply valued and trusted by the Chiang family father and son.

He never expected that Deputy Minister Wu would be one of their own.

For a moment, Yu Zecheng felt a surging power of not fighting alone stirring in his body.

Immediately, he frowned again:

"Whether Zuo Lan, has Deputy Minister Wu been in contact with Old Zheng?"

"Seems like it," Whether Zuo Lan said.

"What do you mean 'seems like'? I need a definite answer," Yu Zecheng said seriously.

"Yes."

"His identity has a very high security clearance; Chen Da might not know, but Old Zheng definitely knows."

"According to Ms. Zhu, Deputy Minister Wu belongs to the Huadong Bureau."

"This line is fully responsible to Old Zheng."

Whether Zuo Lan said.

"I know."

"Determine the meeting signal on the radio broadcast tonight."

"I will find a way to see him at the Ministry of National Defense in the next few days."

Yu Zecheng thought for a moment and said.

Not to mention the intelligence, judging from Hong Hong Zhiyou's tone, the degree of destruction of the Wanbei underground organization might be even more serious than he imagined.

He must meet Wu Wu Zhiqing, preferably to persuade him to leave Wandao immediately to ensure his safety.

(End of chapter)